Handle for fishing rods



Feb. 21, 1933. R. Rl TEETO 1,898,323

HANDLE Fon FISHING RoDs Y Filed Oct. 31, 1930 Vsimilar material.

Patented Feb. 21, 19:33

PATENT OFFICE RALPH R. TEETOR, OF HAGERSTOWN, INDIANA FOR FISHING RODS Application inea october a1, 1930. serial 110-492,384.

My invention relates to handles for fishing rods.

' The principal object of my invention is to provide a fishing pole handle winch comfortably fits the fishermans hand 1n a natural and effortless position and permits a convenient and easy manipulation of the reel by the thumb of the hand while it is firmly gripping the handle. More particularly, the fishing pole handle is formed in the shape of a pistol and has a deep depression inthe top edge permitting' the reel to be mounted low on the handle.

Another object of my invention is to provide improved means for securing the reel on the handle, the means being simple and cheap in construction, easyof operation and positive in action, while at the same time it readily accommodates reels having bases of different sizes.

The invention will be better understood by referring to the accompanying drawing in which z- Fig. 1 is a side plan View of the shing pole handle embodying my invention and with the reel applied;

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 2 2 of Fig. 1; and

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary section taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1 with the reel removed.

The fishing pole handle comprises a main hand grip portion 5 which extends downwardly and rearwardly, a thumb support 7, a central portion 11 having a foreinger support 6 and a pole supporting end 8. The handle, except for the cork sides 12 of the grip portion 5, is preferably cast of light metal, such as aluminum, or bakelite, or any other The casting has a plate portion 9 with oppositely extending flanges 10, the portion 9 forming the rigid core of the grip portion 5. The pole supporting end 8 is provided with a bore 13 and mounted in this bore is a brass or bronze tube 14 about which the handle is cast. The end of the fishing pole 8EL is pushed into the brass sleeve 14 and is held therein by the usual friction fit.

The handle is provided with a deep depression 15, the bottom 15a of which is below the axis of the bore 13 and also substantially below the upper edge of the thumb support 7. The bottom 15' of the depression is transversely curved downward, as best shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The rear end of the depression is provided with a recess 16 which extends into the thumb support. The upperside of the recess is inclined downwardly and rearwardly and is also transversely curved upwardly. rI`he rear end of the bore 13 is ininent the lower side of the conical head 19 engages the forward end of the support 21 which causes the rear end of the support 21 to be forced firmly rearwardlyand downwardly in the recess 16 and forward end of the support to beA wedged downwardly. I found by experience that this means for securing the reel in position firmly seats the side edges of the reelbase 21 againstv the curved bottom of the depression 15 and rigidly holds the ends of the base 21 in position, without any danger of the reel base turning or becoming loose on the handle. Reels are inade with bases 21 of different dimensions and even reels of the same make and size have slightly different sized bases due to inaccuracies of manufacture, but I find that the above structure will accommodate them all with equal facility.

By sinking the base of the reel 21 into the deep depression 15 I find by experience that without inconvenience or releasing a firm grip on thehanrlle the thumb may easily be placed against the line on the reel to controlthe operation of the reel as when casting or paying out the line.

I have placed over the pole receiving end a handle 23 which is formed ofA cork or other suitable material. I find this second handle quite convenient as the fisherman may use it at times when he wishes to shorten his grip or when he finds it necessary to employ both hands as when landing a large fish.

It will be seen that my handle is admirably adapted to carry out the objects first above stated. The pole may be conveniently supported by the hand in its natural and unstrained position, without bending the wrist, and at the same time the reel may be readily controlled by the thumb. The reel securing means is simple, cheap, efiicient, positive, universal and easy of manipulation.

I claim:

l. In combination, ay fishing pole handle shaped in the form of a pistol and having a deep depression in its upper side and provided with a downwardly inclined main handle grip, a thumb support projecting upwardly substantially above the bottom of said de- '1ng a conical head to engage the other end of said b ase to force it downwardly against said seat and also to firmly force said first mentioned end of the base into said recess, the latter being formed to wedge said first mentioned end of said base against said seat.

In testimony whereof, I have subscribed my name.

RALPH R. TEETOR.

pression, and a fishing pole receiving end havinr a bore for receiving the end of the fishing poile, the axis of the bore being above the bottom of said depression which is to receive the base` of a reel, and an adjustable member mounted in said bore for fastening the reel on the handle.

2. In combination, a fishing pole handle shaped in the form of a pistol and having a deep depression in its upper side and provided with a downwardly inclined'main handle grip, a thumb support projecting upwardly substantially above the bottom of said depression and having a recess to receive the rear end of the base of the reel, and a pole receiving end having a bore :for receiving the end of a fishing pole, the axis of the bore being above the bottom of said depression, and an adjustable member positioned in the depression and supported on said polereceiving end lfor forcing the rear end of said base firmly into said recess and forcing the forward end of said base firmly against the bottom of said depression.

3. In combination, a fishing pole handle having a pole receiving end with a bore eX- tending therethrough, the forward end of the bore to receive and support the inner end of the fishing pole, a seat for supporting the base of the reel, and a thumb screw thread- `ed into the rear end of said bore and havingl a head to engage said'base and firmly force and hold said base against said seat, and means atv the forward end of said seat for securing the forward end of the base.

4. n combination, a fishin pole handle having a depression with its ottom transversel curved downwardly, a recess at-one 

